The Hit

A former London gangster who cooperates with the police in exchange for protection. Ten years of apparent retirement have tempered him, yet he keeps a calm, fearless outlook on death. He schemes with a sly, composed confidence, suggesting life’s end is merely another waypoint. Parker’s demeanor hides a ruthless pragmatism that surfaces when Paris-bound fate feels close.

A world-weary professional killer whose dry pragmatism makes him dangerous and collected. He treats violence as a job with little mercy, though he remains a calculating strategist rather than a mere mercenary. His control loosens only when Parker tests his nerve, revealing a colder, craftier opponent. In the end he embodies the harsh logic of his trade.

Braddock’s energetic and volatile apprentice who learns quickly but is quick to protect Maggie. His enthusiasm often clashes with Braddock’s cool efficiency, creating internal tension. Myron’s loyalty is tested as the chase unfolds, exposing a man torn between allegiance and humanity. He embodies a reckless zeal that destabilizes the group when stakes rise.

Harry’s young Spanish girlfriend who navigates captivity with grit. She understands English and uses that knowledge to read situations and assert some agency. Maggie’s ambiguous loyalties and quick thinking become a pivot point as the pursuit tightens around the group. Her resilience keeps her alive as the net closes in.

Owner of the Madrid apartment who is briefly part of the plot, an Australian with a Spanish girlfriend. He provides the apartment’s keys that move the group forward before Braddock later confronts and eliminates him. His role is pivotal as the trap becomes a net around Parker and his pursuers.